ImportantCAT
Explain this story: Caterpillar dealer faces ADA suit over fitness test it already scrapped
A federal lawsuit has been filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Wagner Equipment Co., a Colorado Caterpillar dealer. The suit alleges the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by firing a long-serving painter who couldn't pass a fitness test based on an outdated standard, despite the company having lowered the required physical demands for her role. The worker had suffered a knee injury and was tested on a "Heavy" classification requiring 100-pound lifts, even though her position had been reclassified to "Medium" with a 50-pound maximum lift while she was on medical leave.
OtherHuman Resources DirectorSector and industry: IndustrialsFarm & Heavy Construction MachineryTell me moreShow less
We have not explained this story yet. The original headline, summary and link are below.
A federal lawsuit has been filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Wagner Equipment Co., a Colorado Caterpillar dealer. The suit alleges the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by firing a long-serving painter who couldn't pass a fitness test based on an outdated standard, despite the company having lowered the required physical demands for her role. The worker had suffered a knee injury and was tested on a "Heavy" classification requiring 100-pound lifts, even though her position had been reclassified to "Medium" with a 50-pound maximum lift while she was on medical leave.
Article tone: Negative This describes the words the journalist used. It is not a prediction, and not advice.
Published Sep 29, 2026, 15:40 ET · on this site +1h 37m